GR®738 hike - From Chamrousse to La Pra mountain refuge (step 10)
One of the most beautiful hikes from Chamrousse to the gateway to the high mountains. Discover the magnificent lakes and wildlife of the mountain pastures.
For the round trip, allow 9h (18km).
Departure point: Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin tourist office.
Passing Lac des Pourettes, then Lacs Robert via the north spur, and finally a myriad of delightful lakes.
Arrival: Refuge de la Pra at 2105m.
In just a few minutes, you'll be overlooking the resort, with breathtaking views of the Vercors and Chartreuse massifs. Meet the shepherd and his flock of sheep on the Recoin mountain pasture before entering the Chamrousse cembraie. Between forests, clearings, wetlands and blueberry fields, you won't want to miss this magnificent walk. The small Lac des Pourettes and the Roberts lakes are ideal for a break.
Pets allowed: in summer, dogs are allowed on all trails on a leash. The shepherd who works in Chamrousse in summer doesn't have patous, but in the direction of the Pra refuge, watch out for herds with patous dogs.
VARIANTE -> departure from Croix de Chamrousse, access by cable car (open from 9.15am to 5pm): 3h for 6.4km; D+330m/D-460m (return trip 6h30 for 12.8km)
Route details
Pets welcome
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Public WC,
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Parking nearby
Opening
From 13/06 to 15/10 daily.
Subject to snow conditions.
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Tips
Mountain lakes, marmot and chamois observation, discovery of the flora.
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Latitude : 45.125468
Longitude : 5.878897
Height : 1650
Chamrousse 1650
38410 Chamrousse
Go there
Public transport - stop Chamrousse 1650 - Recoin :
- regular bus service all year round: N93 (to/from Grenoble), "Chamrousse 1650" stop [merger of former T87, Transaltitude, Destination nature Skibus / Estibus 707].
Good to know - another stop less than 500m away (Place de Belledonne, near the Tourist Office):
- bus line / shuttle by reservation on weekdays excluding public holidays: Flexo 57 (to/from Uriage), "Chamrousse - Le Recoin" stop [former TAD TouGo - line G701].
Further information at https://www.itinisere.fr
Information updated on 18/02/2026
by Office du Tourisme de Chamrousse
